Teton Views, Safe Pours, No Complaints
East Gros Ventre Butte · Jackson Hole · Rocky Mountain / New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 22, 2026
Wingman Metrics
You drive up a switchback road above Jackson, the Tetons fill the windshield, and by the time you're seated you'd forgive almost any wine list. The Granary leans into that goodwill — the list is polished enough for a resort fine-dining room, though it's playing it extremely safe with its selections. Think California greatest hits, a nod to France, and very little that will surprise you.
The list runs somewhere in the 80-to-150 bottle range with a clear California bias — Jordan, Stag's Leap, Rombauer, Meiomi are the anchors, and they're crowd-pleasers for a reason, even if they're not exactly pushing anyone's boundaries. There's a Pacific Northwest presence and some French representation, but don't show up hunting Burgundy growers or Rhône oddities. The kitchen is cooking elk and bison, which deserve wines with a bit more grip and savagery than this list tends to offer, but you can make it work with what's here.
The by-the-glass program runs 10 to 18 options depending on the season, with prices in the $14–$28 range — which is exactly what you'd expect at an elevated resort restaurant. Quality is reliable but the pours skew toward recognizable brand names over anything with real personality. There's no meaningful rotation happening here; what's on the list tonight is what was on the list three months ago.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $60–$80 (estimated bottle)
Jordan is consistent, food-friendly, and built for exactly this kind of red-meat-forward menu. It's not cheap, but in a resort setting where markups can get ugly fast, Jordan tends to be one of the more fairly treated bottles on lists like this.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people at the table will gravitate toward Meiomi or Rombauer out of habit — Stag's Leap is the one that actually rewards your attention. It has structure, history, and the kind of backbone that holds up against elk tenderloin or bison ribeye without getting steamrolled.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
At $15 retail, Meiomi is fine on a Tuesday at home. At resort markup, you're paying a significant premium for a fruit-bomb that doesn't belong anywhere near a game-forward Rocky Mountain menu. There are better ways to spend that money at this table.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Elk Tenderloin
Elk is leaner and more mineral than beef, and it needs a wine with structure but not excessive tannin — Stag's Leap fits that profile well. The cassis and cedar character in the Cab plays off the earthiness of the elk without overwhelming the plate.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Granary is doing what a scenic resort restaurant does: safe, California-forward list, fair enough execution, and the views are doing serious heavy lifting. Send a friend here for the experience, not the wine discovery.
Jackson Town · Jackson Hole · Barbecue
Bubba's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty — but the list is the definition of set-it-and-forget-it. Order a beer, enjoy the ribs, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that reciprocates.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Outdoor Bar
The Handle Bar is the kind of wine program that does exactly what it needs to do for its setting — no more, no less. You'll drink well here if you pick smart, but this isn't a destination for wine people so much as a very competent resort bar that happens to have Opus One on the list.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Cafe / Bakery
Persephone isn't a wine destination, but it absolutely punches above its weight for what it is — a bakery-café with a genuinely thoughtful short list of natural pours at fair prices. If you're in Jackson and want a glass of something interesting without the steakhouse markup, this is your move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town of Jackson · Jackson Hole · French-Inspired Bistro
The Bistro earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Jackson Hole — the sommelier influence is visible, the European focus is coherent, and the list has depth worth exploring. Just go in knowing the markups are hotel-resort territory, and steer toward the Old World bottles where the curation is strongest.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
East of Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse / Grill
The Grill at Spring Creek Ranch delivers a competent, crowd-pleasing wine list that matches the lodge aesthetic perfectly — reliable, a little expensive, and zero risk. If you're here for the views and the bison, you'll drink well enough; just don't come expecting the list to match the drama outside the window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town Square · Jackson Hole · Tapas / Wine Bar
Bin22 is the wine bar that has no business being this good in the middle of Wyoming ski country, and that's exactly why we're sending people here. If you're in Jackson Hole and you care about what's in your glass, this is the only address that matters.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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